International News
Rihanna Sparks Debate Online Ahead of US Presidential Elections. Fans Question Her Voting Ineligibility.
Today is Election Day in the United States and believe it or not, Barbados born singer and entrepreneur, Rihanna is making a hell of a lot of noise.
The mother of two boys, RZA and Riot made a bold post on her social media platform on Monday, suggesting that her fans should vote for the democratic nominee. She shared a video with the words, “POV me trying to sneak into the polls with mu son’s passport #votcauseicant.” Beneath the video she wrote, “when protecting pu$$I*s and firing pu$$I*s can happen all in one vote. #votecauseicant #TanSuitSeason. The latter hashtag references the colour suit worn by the democratic nominee in August when she boldly embodied Barack Obama’s controversial beige style.
Rihanna has been living in the United States since 2005 but remains a citizen of Barbados. Her expression of being ineligible to vote in the US Presidential elections has since sparked debate and ongoing banter on the singer’s Instagram account. “Wanting to secure the border is akin to shutting the door to your home. It’s not even a locked door, it’s simply shut. All you gotta do is open it & walk in. There is a right & a wrong way to come inside. The people who are against having a secure border are essentially saying it’s okay to break a window & enter in that way,” wrote one person, adding, “ I’m sorry this is such a foreign concept for so many but it really stems from a lack of education. America is the land of the free, & that is still true. “enter ye your huddled masses” is proof that the invitation still stands, all we ask is that you use the damn door. Why are so many against that? Y’all wildin. This is exactly why celebrities shouldn’t be posting their political opinions. How’re you gonna misguide your fans? Stick to music sis.“ Rihanna retorted, “Where were you in Jan 6 sis? Stick to your discounted crotch. We out here fighting for its rights!”
Beneath other contrary posts, Rihanna lashed back fiercely, referring to some people as ‘illiterates’ “Shut up Karen,” she wrote beneath a post that read, “Illegal voting is a crime. Maybe she should be arrested for trying.” A comment that spoke on the issue of illegal immigrants, deportations, abortions and foreign conflicts, saw Rihanna respond with, “you’re f*cked! and so is the America you dream of. Hope you don’t have to find out the hard way.”
Rihanna pays taxes as a resident of the United States however without US citizenship, she is unable to cast her vote. Her sons, RZA and Riot, along with their father, A$AP Rocky, are US citizens.
Ebuzz News
It’s About to Be A Sexy Soca Summer. Kes The Band is Ready to Roll.
Kes the Band is gearing up for what is expected to be a Summer tour lie no other. The acclaimed Trinidad and Tobago born and bred band, hits the US, UK and Canada beginning in April and according to lead singer, Kees Dieffenthaller, this opportunity is a meaningful one. ““Taking Soca to legendary music cities around the world is deeply meaningful for us. “These are places that have shaped global music history for generations. To bring the sound of Trinidad and Tobago – the spirit of Carnival, the rhythm of our ancestors, the joy of our people – into those spaces is powerful.”
The “Roots, Rock, Soca” Tour, is anticipated to build on the band’s growing international presence and its mission to bring Caribbean music and culture to global audiences. In 2025, Kes The Band delivered sold-out performances at SummerStage at Central Park. In January this year, they headlined the Unity Jazz Festival hosted at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.
The band is known for blending soca with elements of reggae, pop, and soul. In 2026 however, Kees expressed his deep desire to revisit his Calypso roots, and as such, gave fans a remake of the calypso classic, Rum and Coca Cola. As usual, Kes The Band remained a staple throughout Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival 2026 experience.
The “Roots, Rock, Soca” Tour is presented in partnership with William Morris Endeavor and Live Nation Entertainment. he band will bring that same celebratory spirit to audiences worldwide. The tour’s concept highlights the depth of the group’s musical identity—honouring ancestral roots, embracing creative evolution, and celebrating soca as the heartbeat of Caribbean freedom and joy—while continuing to introduce new listeners across North America and Europe to the vibrant sound of Trinidad and Tobago. “Soca belongs on those stages. It belongs in every conversation about world music. This tour is about continuing the journey with music lovers from all walks of life and planting that cultural flag with pride,” said Dieffentaller.
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